Top Ten Tips

  1. Make sure your design complements the shape of the letters in the Google logo, but don't let that restrict your creativity.
  2. Experiment with different media to see which one works best for your design (you can even create your doodle on your PC).
  3. Don't over-complicate your design – simpler images often have the most impact.
  4. Remember that your design could end up on the Google homepage, so imagine how it will look on screen.
  5. To find inspiration around the "If I could travel in time, I'd visit...? theme, try thinking about what period in time intrigues you the most.
  6. Remember to use color well and think about how it interacts with a white background.
  7. Avoid commercial or copyrighted images.
  8. Think outside the box – try to create a doodle that's different from your classmates and hasn't been done before.
  9. Feel free to use the space behind and in front of the Google letters, but try to maintain your design's overall balance.
  10. Have fun! "Doodle 4 Google" is all about creativity and enjoying designing fun things. Think about what period in time you'd like to travel.